PLAN71002
Real Estate Project Based Enquiry
40
Semester 2
Postgraduate Taught
Level 7
Anupam Nanda
Unit coordinator
Planning and Environmental Management
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 20.0
<div> In this unit, students will identify and investigate a research problem located in or inspired by real estate practice. Beginning with one or more research questions, they will explore a workable solution to that defined issue or problem ideally combining the practical with the theoretical, supported by empirical evidence. </div><div> </div><div> Students may choose to undertake a desk-based (literature) study, in which the emphasis is on the exploration of theoretical concepts and models rather than the generation of empirical data. Similarly, students may choose to undertake a secondary data analysis with an existing dataset or source to explore and address the specific issue or problem they have identified. </div><div> </div><div> To enhance their research skills, students will receive research methods training adapted from existing UMW units in formulating a research topic and study design and methodology. Throughout the process, students will be supported through group supervision sessions and one-to-one advice. Students will receive formative feedback on a research project proposal.</div>
<div> In this unit, students will identify and investigate a research problem located in or inspired by real estate practice. Beginning with one or more research questions, they will explore a workable solution to that defined issue or problem ideally combining the practical with the theoretical, supported by empirical evidence. </div><div> </div><div> Students may choose to undertake a desk-based (literature) study, in which the emphasis is on the exploration of theoretical concepts and models rather than the generation of empirical data. Similarly, students may choose to undertake a secondary data analysis with an existing dataset or source to explore and address the specific issue or problem they have identified. </div><div> </div><div> To enhance their research skills, students will receive research methods training adapted from existing UMW units in formulating a research topic and study design and methodology. Throughout the process, students will be supported through group supervision sessions and one-to-one advice. Students will receive formative feedback on a research project proposal.</div>
<div> The unit aims to:</div><div> • provide students with an opportunity to plan, manage and conduct practice-based research on a topic related to their programme of studies and their learning from the MSc in Real Estate; </div><div> • further students’ knowledge of a relevant body of literature, and develop powers of critical reasoning;</div><div> • encourage students to seek new research findings which add to the existing body of knowledge on a particular subject area (noting that dissertations may not involve primary data collection, but may review or re-interpret materials already available);</div><div> • develop students’ knowledge of, and competence in, an appropriate range of research methods, including the development of a focal question or hypothesis, an appreciation of the research methodology and analytical techniques to be utilised, the undertaking of a specific research study, the synthesis and evaluation of findings, and a clear statement of conclusions and recommendations;</div><div> • develop students’ writing, presentation and bibliographic skills; and</div><div> • develop students’ experience of developing and managing a specific research project through to final submission.</div>
<ul> <li> Demonstrate their broadening and deepening subject and/or professional knowledge</li> <li> Demonstrate an increasing and critical engagement with research and scholarship</li> <li> Make recommendations for improvements in professional practice and for the research agenda, including their own studies.</li></ul>
<ul> <li> Critically evaluate relevant bodies of literature</li> <li> Demonstrate critical reasoning through generating research findings that add to the existing body of knowledge on a particular subject area</li> <li> Identify an appropriate range of research methods, including the development of a focal question or hypothesis, an appreciation of the research methodology and analytical techniques to be utilised, the undertaking of a specific research study, the synthesis and evaluation of findings, and a clear statement of conclusions and recommendations</li> <li> Appraise different theoretical perspectives and assessment of their relevance to a problem</li></ul>
<ul> <li> Conduct literature reviews and secondary research using a range of bibliographic techniques and sources including those available through the world wide web</li> <li> Analyse and synthesise relevant concepts and methods, and apply these to a relevant problem</li> <li> Design and conduct small-scale primary research activities (where appropriate and feasible)</li> <li> Manage own work and learning in relation to a research project and write in an appropriately academic manner.</li></ul>
<ul> <li> Demonstrate analytical and evaluative skills to appraise real estate literature and other sources of evidence.</li> <li> Use problem-solving skills: identifying problems, researching or creating a range of options to resolve them. </li> <li> Exemplify high quality written skills: describing, explaining and synthesizing sophisticated arguments; constructing own arguments</li> <li> Use Information Technology: using ICT to search databases and other internet resources for literature and producing documents using word processing and presentation programs</li></ul>
<div> Group supervision; self-directed study, including e-learning.</div><div> Engagement with peer support through the online community via Blackboard.</div><div> </div><div> The course unit will comprise online support through webinars and discussion boards and also regular supervisory meetings in small focus groups. </div>
2
Written assignment (inc essay)
100%
<p>Detailed feedback on this summative assessment will be provided via Blackboard. This will be in written or audio format.</p>
PLAN71002 Online Conditions (Programme 07880 & 10027)
MSc Real Estate Distance Learn
MSc Real Estate DL
PGDT Taught Component
Mandatory
MSc Real Estate
MSc Real Estate
PGDT Taught Component
Mandatory
N
<div> The following research methods texts are recommended to all students:</div><div> </div><div> Allan, G. and Skinner C. (eds.) (1991) Handbook for Research Students in the Social Sciences, The Falmer Press, London. </div><div> </div><div> Berry, R. (1994) The Research project: how to write it, Routledge, London.</div><div> </div><div> Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (1996) How to Research, OUP, Buckingham. </div><div> </div><div> Bouma, G. and Ling, R. (2005) The Research Process, OUP, Oxford. </div><div> Bryman, A. and Burgess, R. G. (1994) Analysing Qualitative Data, Routledge, London. </div><div> </div><div> Burns, R. B. (2000) Introduction to Research Methods, Sage, London. </div><div> </div><div> Coombes, H. (2001) Research Using IT, Palgrave, New York. </div><div> </div><div> Cresswell, J. W. (1994) Research Design: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches, Sage, London. </div><div> </div><div> Denscombe, M. (2001) The Good Research Guide, Open University Press, Buckingham. </div><div> </div><div> McQueen, R. and Kaussen, C. (2002) Research Methods for Social Science, Pearson, Harlow. </div><div> </div><div> Robson, C. (2002) Real World Research, Blackwell, Oxford.</div><div> </div><div> Specific reading will depend on the theme that students choose. Extensive thematic reading lists will be made available to students through Blackboard.</div>
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